Whether you desire new womanly curves or to rejuvenate your figure after pregnancy, breast enlargement may be the procedure for you. There is a variety of of breast implants available and choosing the desired look is an important part of the decision making process.
The breast enlargement procedure is performed under a general anaesthetic.
Your surgeon will make an incision usually under the natural crease of your breast to allow him or her to create a pocket in the breast area in which to insert the implant. Implants are surgically implanted under the tissue within the chest wall and designed to stimulate natural breast tissue.
There are different types, shapes and sizes of breast implants depending on the look you want to achieve, and this will be discussed at your consultation along with the advantages and any disadvantages involved in your chosen breast surgery.
Depending on your age when considering breast enlargement surgery, and your family medical history, your consultant surgeon may advise you to have a baseline mammogram before your operation.
If you are very young when you have breast enlargement surgery you may like to bear in mind that implant lifetime is difficult to predict; therefore you are likely to require further surgery at a later point during your lifetime.
With the improvement of breast implants over the years, most manufacturers like Allergan and Nagor offer a lifetime guarantee [read more about breast implants here].
Understanding the risks involved in a breast enlargement and what happens after surgery, as detailed
in our FAQ, will help you decide whether it is right for you.
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